Sensory Product Development Lead

GNC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GNC is seeking a hands-on Associate Manager of Technical Product Development to lead sensory programs, coordinate taste tests, and support formulation for private branded products. You will work with domestic and international teams across product development, design, quality control, packaging, and brand to ensure consumer-ready products.

The role requires coordinating sensory tests, organizing test kitchens, and providing feedback to suppliers and internal stakeholders while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Sensory Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Human Physiology, Pharmacology, Medicine, Nutrition or related field.
• 1-3+ years’ experience in R&D, Product Development or Sensory Science in a technical role required.
• 1-3+ years of previous raw materials/ ingredients, quality assurance, and regulatory experience preferred.
• Ability to taste and screen various products and ingredients for flavor and sensory evaluation.
• Strong analytical, budgeting, project management, and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development technical activities and report on project status, scope, challenges, and risks.
• Partner with PD project managers to ensure timelines, costing and product claims are met.
• Troubleshoot with internal and external R&D teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Review and develop facts panels for food and dietary supplements to meet labeling requirements.

Skills

Sensory evaluation

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

MS Office

Red Jade

Job description

GNC is seeking a hands-on Associate Manager of Technical Product Development to lead sensory programs, coordinate taste tests, and support formulation for private branded products. You will work with domestic and international teams across product development, design, quality control, packaging, and brand to ensure consumer-ready products.

The role requires coordinating sensory tests, organizing test kitchens, and providing feedback to suppliers and internal stakeholders while collaborating with